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Local educators and employers push expanded apprenticeships, paid internships and trades training; Pensacola State outlines workforce programs
Summary
Education and economic development leaders told the Escambia County Board on Nov. 6 that expanding paid internships, apprenticeships and hands‑on trades training — and removing barriers like transportation, childcare and upfront equipment costs — would connect more local residents to jobs.
Representatives from Pensacola State College, the University of West Florida, Escambia County Public Schools, Escambia County Children’s Trust and Florida West told the Escambia County Board on Nov. 6 that expanding paid internships, apprenticeships and hands‑on career and technical education would better connect residents to local jobs.
Dr. Meadows of Pensacola State College described program growth and workforce investments at PSC, including a nationally ranked nursing program, the college’s cybersecurity bachelor’s program, new respiratory care coursework and two National Science Foundation awards for advanced manufacturing workforce development. Dr. Meadows said PSC’s total annual economic impact in Escambia County is roughly $529 million and noted that roughly 20% of students are military-affiliated; commissioners asked PSC to quantify GI Bill and tuition‑assistance inflows so the county can…
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